Starting Instructions; Stopping Instructions - Troy-Bilt TB144 Operator's Manual

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Operate this unit onlyin a
weft- ventilated outdoor
area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
IAIA D I 11 Avoid accidental starting.
I vurll_llmll,_,J. Make sure you are in the
I starting position when pulling the starter rope
(Fig. 12). [0 avoid serious injury, the operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level
2. Fill the Fueltank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.
Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off
Stop Control is in the ON (I) position at all times
(Fig. 10).
IF
COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 13) to the
start/close position and continue to step 4. DO NOT
flip this lever down if the temperature is above 40°F.
Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 11). If you can't see
Fue! in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many
times as it takes before you can see Fuel in it.
Hold the handlebar with one hand and grab the starter
rope with your other hand. Use your Foot to hold down
the cultivator (Fig. 12).
NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the
ground when starting.
5. With the unit in the starting position, do not squeeze
the throttle control (Fig. 12). Pull the starter rope out a
short distance, until you feel some resistance. This is
usually around 2-4 inches. Then pull the rope smoothly
and briskly. Repeat this 5 times.
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start Lever back to the
run/open position.
6. When the engine starts, squeeze the throttle control to
warm up the engine for 15 to 30 seconds. In cold
weather, let the engine warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
................ IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine stops while you are squeezing the
throttle, go back to step 4.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine
to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
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Throttle
Control
Starter Rope
ON (I)
Fig. 10
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/
Cold Weather Start Lever
(Fig. 13)
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
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Run/Open =
Fig. 13
Throttle
Control
Close/Start
Primer
Bulb
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/
Cold
Weather
Start Lever